Laverne Elizabeth Summerill Murdock Obituary (1917 - 2012)

LaVerne Murdock LaVerne Elizabeth Summerill Murdock passed away February 1, 2012 at her son's home in Mountain Green, Utah. She was born in Ogden, Utah December 28, 1917 a daughter of Alfred H. Summerill and Chloe Farr Summerill. She married Abram Riggs Murdock October 10, 1940 in the Salt Lake Temple. She was a longstanding member of the Ogden Highland Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as a Sunday school teacher, primary teacher, secretary of the Sunday School, and in mutual. She and her husband participated in sealings in the Ogden Temple for many years. She loved to golf with her husband and friends following her retirement from the Speech and Hearing Department of the Ogden City Schools, where she had worked for many years. She created a beautiful home for her family and was an amazing cook. She had a fine eye for dAC.cor and fashion. She loved her family dearly and supported them throughout their lives. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren and their accomplishments. She is survived by her three children: Norma (Alan) Peterson of Boise, Idaho, Abe Blair (Chris) Murdock of Mountain Green, and John Riggs (Peggy) Murdock of Fruit Heights; 12 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and one brother, Lear A. Summerill of Ogden. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sisters; two brothers and a granddaughter. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Ann Fawcett of Inspiration Hospice for her tender attention to our needs. Family and friends may call at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden Utah on Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 3 to 5 p.m. Per our mother's wishes, no funeral services will be held. Interment will be in the Ogden City Cemetery, Monday, February 6th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Make A Wish Foundation in LaVerne's name. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 February 5, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 February 5, 2012 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 February 6, 2012 11:00 AM